Private Pool Villa Holidays in Thailand

Between three small rural villages, Gecko Villa nestles with
its private swimming pool, amongst the paddy fields in Northeast
Thailand. This standalone, three bedroom Thailand villa is exclusively
yours during your holiday in the Kingdom. Unlike many villas in Thailand, we offer full board accommodation (rather than self-catering)
with delicious, freshly prepared food.

The property enjoys a
privileged position upon its own grounds, comprising 20 hectares
of tranquil gardens, fruit orchards, woodlands, goat and
cattle pastures and rice
paddies. During your next vacation, why not choose Gecko Villa,
make it your own and enjoy the unique and authentic experiences
we offer, rather than restricting yourself to a hotel? We look
forward to having the opportunity to welcome you to this diverse
region soon.

Wi-Fi. Fast, and Free.

Enjoy our fast Wi-Fi throughout the property. It's free!

We're here to make your holiday in Thailand

We are a Thai family of six (parents and two sets of
twins) living in a village not far from the property. At
Gecko Villa
we farm rice, tropical fruit and goats. The holiday rental is fully catered with Thai
food and is serviced daily. Choose tranquility and complete
privacy, making this unique, spacious property your own.
(Click to see the floor plan.)
Or, allow us to show you the area and introduce you to the
ways of countryside life here. We are on hand to make sure
that you get the very most from your well deserved vacation.
Enjoy the luxury of your secluded retreat: an experience
unique in the Kingdom.

The Northeast of the Kingdom is reputed for its friendly
and good-natured people, who are always ready to welcome
those who make the effort to discover their home. Here,
in the rural heartlands of Siam (yet easily accessible by
road, rail or air), relax amongst the emerald paddy fields,
and savour the forgotten rhythms of country life. We take
every measure to ensure that your stay is a memorable one,
and offer you a rare opportunity to escape from the banality
of impersonal hotel accommodation and to immerse yourself
in this still unspoiled and undiscovered region.

Show me details of the villa

Explore the property online by following the links above
for full details on this Villa
itself, things to do in the area, and photographs of the
house and private swimming pool. The property is located
about 20 kilometres southeast of Udon Thani, near the northern
shore of Nong Han lake near Kumphawapee, in the country's
Northeast. The region is generally referred to as Isaan,
Isan, or Esan. It enjoys a countryside setting off the beaten
track and away from the tourist crowds, yet many daily flights
connect Udon Thani to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket.
The property sleeps from one to six guests.

Your vacation, responsible travel & the environment

Around the Northeast of the country, "Carbon Footprints"
are generally imagined to be what are left on the ground
when the locals have stumbled through the ashes of an old
fire. Whilst technological terms may not mean much here,
there is a definite awareness that the creatures our ancestors
once hunted are rarely found today; that the forests of
their days have been felled, and that the axiom that there
are fish in the rivers and rice in the fields is becoming
less apt today. The vast majority of the locals live off
the land and still feel their roots here, only migrating
through economic necessity.

We aim to make a deliberate, albeit small contribution
to bringing these trees back, and to encouraging local sources
of income through the promotion of indigenous traditions
and pride in these, thus stemming the migration of locals
to Bangkok and enabling them to enjoy a better quality of
life at home. We have a deliberate policy of planting trees
around the property, and acquiring existing woodlands where
the owners intend to covert such woods into rice fields.
We plant and grow organic herbs, fruit and vegetables. Whether
you are enjoying a traditional Thai massage here, taking
a boat ride amongst the lotus flowers of Nong Han lake,
enjoying meals, visiting a school or simply conversing in
English with the inhabitants of the area, you can be assured
that the local villagers are benefiting directly.

The crew of the BBC3 series Blood, Sweat and Takeaways
stayed with us whilst filming the episode Rice.

We have to date acquired a plot of approximately 20 rai
(8 acres or 3.2 hectares) of existing woods, home to numerous
species of wildlife, and an area originally slated for conversion
for the production of cash crops. We have planted an additional
20 rai with a variety of trees - including teak and other
slow-growing, indigenous hardwoods. This wood protection
and tree planting is funded with proceeds from our guests'
stays at the holiday rental. We are also proud that through
the experience of helping to operate the property, a number
of villagers can now afford better schooling for their children,
whilst others have secured employment in international hotel
groups.

We do all we can to assist the local Nam Thieng primary
school, which provides education to around 165 of the local
villagers' children between the ages of approximately 4-13
years. The school has started to earn a name for itself
as a guardian of indigenous traditions and practices, and
has often put on exhibitions in other areas of the kingdom.
Teachers are delighted to welcome guests to the facility:
this gives the schoolchildren the possibility of practicing
their English, and guests the opportunity to make direct
donations to the school, either directly in or in the form
of used computers, educational materials and games, clothing,
blankets and sporting equipment etc.

Gecko Villa was chosen by Thai's in-flight magazine as
one of its Top Ten Nature-Friendly Destinations in the world.

How this Thailand vacation rental started

Thai vacation rentals tend to be
situated in tourist traps such as Phuket, Pattaya and
Chiang Mai. They tend to offer self-catering
accommodation. It is rare to find a secluded house or
holiday let for rent in the countryside that offers
every comfort for a truly relaxing stay and places an
emphasis on contact with the locals. We aim to fill this
gap, and to offer a fully customizable stay to visitors.

Individuals, families and honeymoon couples may choose
to stay in complete privacy, making this house their own
during their vacation, or may seek much greater integration.
In this latter case, as your hosts, we will be happy to
show you the area with its surrounding temples, rice fields
and farms, to introduce you to Siamese cooking and food,
and to accompany you to local festivals and to the surrounding
villages. We will also be happy to help look after your
children should you wish more time to yourselves. Special
arrangements for guests in the past have included firework
displays, pig roasts, an introduction to rice harvesting,
marriage ceremonies, and "morlam" music festivals: don't
hesitate to let us know if you have any special requests
for your next vacation!

All proceeds from your stay remain with the locals, and
as such your rental will contribute to this sustainable
tourism project.

Book directly with us for the best rates: guaranteed! You can
check which dates are still free at this Thai vacation rental here.
And remember, there are no pesky extras. Airport transfers, all
meals - and even your ice cold beers are included in the quoted rates.

Looking for a one of a kind family holiday in Thailand?

You'll find it at our Thailand vacation rental Gecko Villa.
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